Narrative:An Antonov 2T sustained substantial damage in an accident near La Paragua, Venezuela.The aircraft came to rest on uneven terrain with severe damage to the lower wing tips, bent propeller blade tips and a collapsed main landing gear. This would suggest a forced landing or runway excursion event.

This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.